Course summary
We're ranked 3rd in the UK for our undergraduate Education programmes, including BA (Hons) Education Studies (Guardian League Tables 2020) You will study very broad subjects in your foundation year, which is designed to prepare you for a range of courses, not just one particular BA degree. So although you apply to study a BA in a specific course – in this case BA Education Studies – the foundation year sets you up for a number of other possible degrees starting the following year. It may be that you don’t end up doing a degree in precisely the same subject as your foundation year. This flexibility is one of the great things about the foundation year category Society, Childhood and Education; it allows you to find out more about your interests and talents before focusing on a three-year degree. The foundation year also helps us to make sure we help to match you to the degree that fits you best. You will be assessed for progression on to your second year, which would be the first year of your BA-level degree. Education is at the heart of the development of our society. By studying education you'll study the way society develops. Our BA (Hons) Education Studies considers the concept of education from a variety of perspectives and requires you to engage in critical reflection on the aims, values and policies of the UK education system as well as educational systems around the world. Throughout the course we arrange visits to and welcome guest speakers from organisations including, ThinkTank, Historic England, CBSO, The Newman Brothers' Museum in the Jewellery Quarter. You will also have the opportunity to carry out work placement during Year 2 to enhance your skills and experience.
Course details
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- X30F
- Institution code:
- B25
- Campus name:
- City South Campus, Edgbaston
- Campus code:
- E
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Birmingham City University
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Birmingham
B5 5JU